1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

Specifications

1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1953 - 1957
Price :	$2,173-$2,900
Weight :	3273 lbs \| 1484.608 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	9.9 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	17.5 /77.5 MPH seconds.

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
1 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4343 cc \| 265.0 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester or Carter 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	185 BHP (136.16 KW)
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

V 8 \| Pushrod Valvetrain
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
2 4-barrel carburetors

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1

V 8 \| 2x4-bbl
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic , 2 Automatic Turboglide , 2 Automatic Corvette Type Powerglide , 3 Manual Close Ratio , Overdrive , Automatic Regular Powerglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1957 :	1,505,910
Total 1957 Bel Air production :	702,220
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	47,562
Hardtop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	166,426
Hardtop Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	137,672
Nomad 2 dr. 6 P :	6,103
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	254,331
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	62,751
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	27,375

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Nomad

Chassis # CA746320
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Exterior
Price :	$2,756
Weight :	3468 lbs \| 1573.058 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1494 mm.

Hardtop Sport Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,365
Weight :	3323 lbs \| 1507.287 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1494 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,240
Weight :	3228 lbs \| 1464.196 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	117.3 in \| 2980 mm.

Hardtop Sport Coupe

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Chassis # VC57L198198
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Exterior
Price :	$2,290
Weight :	3280 lbs \| 1487.783 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	117.3 in \| 2980 mm.

Station Wagon

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Exterior
Price :	$2,580
Weight :	3465 lbs \| 1571.698 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	117.3 in \| 2980 mm.

Convertible

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Chassis # VC57B212339
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Chassis # VC55F213115

Chassis # VC57N230071
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Chassis # VC57B132527
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Exterior
Price :	$2,510
Weight :	3410 lbs \| 1546.75 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	117.3 in \| 2980 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,400
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

HardTop Sport Sedan

Chassis # VC57J281955
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,500
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,300
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

HardTop Sport Coupe

Chassis # VC57A187179
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Chassis # VC57K143492
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Chassis # VC57K180258
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Exterior
Price :	$2,400
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Convertible

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Chassis # VC57S218162
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Chassis # VC57A199645
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Chassis # VC57B112683
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Chassis # VC57T1288062
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Chassis # VC57S302368
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Chassis # VC55K090585
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Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Nomad

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Chassis # VB57S247237
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Chassis # VC57K117617
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Exterior
Price :	$2,900
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	200.0 in \| 5080 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Leaf springs

1957 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,550
Avg. Home :	$12,220
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.24

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.32 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 200.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,173 to $2,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Sport Coupe, Hardtop Sport Sedan, Nomad, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1957? A: Chevrolet produced 1,505,910 automobiles in 1957.

Q: How many 1957 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 702,220 examples of the Bel Air in 1957.

Q: What engines did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4343 cc | 265.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW)

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 245 BHP (180.32 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3800 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 4500 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 283 HP (208.288 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic, 2 speed Automatic Turboglide, 2 speed Automatic Corvette Type Powerglide, 3 speed Manual Close Ratio, Overdrive, Automatic Regular Powerglide.